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  Supermassive Black Hole emits rare double flash: Scientists revealed the mystery

  January 15, 2025 10:07 IST

  This rare event has opened up new avenues for studying the mechanics of black holes, offering insights into their interactions with binary star systems.

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  ISRO chief: V Narayanan succeeds S Somanath, takes over as new head of Indian space agency

  January 14, 2025 17:56 IST

  V. Narayanan has been associated with ISRO for the last 40 years. Before assuming the role of ISRO chief, Narayanan served as the Director of LPSC within ISRO.

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  ISRO's SpaDeX mission postponed for the third time: Here's why

  January 12, 2025 15:21 IST

  ISRO's SpaDeX mission aims to dock two satellites in space. Once successful, it will be beneficial for India's future space missions, such as the construction of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.

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  SpaDeX mission: Satellites moved back to safe distance after 'closing in 3 meters for handshake'

  January 12, 2025 7:37 IST

  SpaDeX mission: A successful demonstration of the SpaDeX will make India the fourth nation to master the complex technologies that are crucial for its future missions, such as the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and landing an astronaut on the moon.

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  SpaDeX docking: Satellites drift arrested, spacecrafts put closer to each other, says ISRO

  January 09, 2025 20:48 IST

  ISRO in a post said that the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) is expected to reach initialisation conditions by December 10.

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  ISRO chief highlights the time-consuming nature of space science

  January 09, 2025 19:30 IST

  ISRO's Space Science and Technology Awareness Training 2025 will begin on January 9 and continue until January 29. Approximately 20,000 students from over 560 institutions will participate.

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  ISRO’s space farming milestone: Cowpea seeds germinate under microgravity in PSLV-C60

  January 07, 2025 13:44 IST

  ISRO achieves a breakthrough in space agriculture as cowpea seeds germinate aboard PSLV-C60's POEM-4 platform, paving the way for sustainable life support systems in space exploration.

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  ISRO postpones SpaDeX docking to January 9: Here's why

  January 06, 2025 16:21 IST

  ISRO's SpaDeX docking mission will demonstrate the space agency's capability to dock two satellites in space. This will be helpful for other ISRO missions, including the construction of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.

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  'Life sprouts in space': ISRO successfully germinates cowpea seeds

  January 04, 2025 14:48 IST

  ISRO has succeeded in germinating cowpea seeds in space. This experiment will help scientists understand the growth of plants in low gravity, which will be helpful in long space missions.

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  Andhra Pradesh startup successfully tests ultra-high-frequency communication tech on ISRO's POEM-4

  January 04, 2025 14:33 IST

  ISRO's POEM-4 is a module that is part of the ISRO SpaDex Mission. It features 24 payloads designed to conduct various experiments in space, including one experiment aimed at sprouting cowpea seeds in a space environment.

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  GSLV mission in January to mark 100th launch from Sriharikota: ISRO chief

  January 01, 2025 19:37 IST

  ISRO's Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle mission will be the 10th launch from Sriharikota. It is intended to deploy a navigation satellite for India's NavIC services.

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  Astronomers reveal new insights into CIZA0107 Galaxy Cluster merger using VLA

  January 01, 2025 14:44 IST

  An international team of astronomers has uncovered fascinating new details about a nearby galaxy cluster merger, offering a fresh perspective on the dynamics of galactic collisions. The observations were made using the Very Large Array (VLA), revealing key insights into cosmic ray acceleration.

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  Space Docking Mission: Successful orbit injection achieved for upcoming ISRO docking experiment

  December 31, 2024 11:16 IST

  Currently, the two spacecraft will move 20 kilometers apart, and then the docking process will begin. According to the space agency, docking is expected to take place around January 7.

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  Black Moon explained: Here's what it is and how you can watch this special celestial event

  December 30, 2024 14:34 IST

  Black Moon is a special event that occurs every two years. This year's Black Moon will be visible from India and will take place on December 31.

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  ISRO reschedules PSLV C60 launch timing for space docking experiment by two minutes

  December 30, 2024 10:47 IST

  ISRO's PSLV C60 mission will demonstrate the space agency's docking capabilities. Additionally, other payloads onboard this rocket will conduct experiments from academia and industry.

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  Four eclipses predicted for 2025, but only one visible from India, according to Ujjain observatory

  December 29, 2024 15:33 IST

  The only eclipse visible from India will occur in the second half of next year. This eclipse will also be visible to other countries in the region.

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  How NASA's Parker Solar Probe got closer to the Sun than ever before on December 24?

  December 28, 2024 17:24 IST

  It was on Christmas Eve when NASA's Parker Solar Probe broke the record with its closest approach to the Sun. This monumental flyby was scheduled for 6:53 a.m. EST, taking the spacecraft to just 6.1 million kilometres from the Sun’s surface.

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  2025 Solar activity: How solar flares and geomagnetic storms could disrupt earth

  December 28, 2024 16:57 IST

  As scientists continue to monitor the sun with missions like the ESA’s Solar Orbiter, they remain prepared for both the opportunities and challenges that come with an active solar cycle.

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  NASA's Hubble and Chandra Telescopes discover Tilted Black Hole in Galaxy NGC 5084

  December 24, 2024 14:53 IST

  Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) unveiled a dusty ring at the galactic core, perfectly aligned with the black hole's tilt. These anomalies suggest a dramatic collision with another galaxy, likely triggering massive plasma outflows.

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  ISRO to launch SpaDeX Mission for space docking on December 30

  December 24, 2024 10:58 IST

  ISRO's SpaDeX Mission aims to demonstrate capabilities that will be beneficial for lunar exploration and the establishment of an Indian space station. Additionally, ISRO has opened registration for a viewing gallery related to this mission.

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  PSLV-C60 Mission: ISRO to conduct space-based crop growth experiments

  December 23, 2024 12:11 IST

  The upcoming ISRO mission will conduct 24 different experiments. Apart from studying plant growth in space, it will also study the use of a new green propulsion system and a radar system.

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  Starlink was not a part of Manipur conflict, claims Elon Musk

  December 21, 2024 17:45 IST

  The news caught Elon Musk's attention when a X user tagged him in a post, and alleged him for 'Starlink' being misused by terrorists in Manipur. To which, Musk promptly denied the claim, stating, "This is false."

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  ISRO begins assembly for LVM3 Rocket, powering India's first human spaceflight

  December 19, 2024 18:20 IST

  ISRO's LVM3 rocket will be used for the Gaganyaan mission. The space agency is assembling the rocket in different parts of the country.

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  Technical issues force further delay in Sunita Williams' return from space

  December 18, 2024 20:00 IST

  Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were supposed to stay in space for only eight days, but their stay has been extended to eight months due to various technical issues.

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  NASA’s InSight Mars lander: New HiRISE image reveals dusty resting place on the red planet

  December 18, 2024 9:25 IST

  The accumulation of dust has significantly changed surface features on Mars. This natural process of dust deposition provides researchers with valuable data to estimate the age of surface features and measure the erosion rates of Martian craters.

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  NASA's James Webb Telescope spots 138 new asteroids, including Earth-threatening ones

  December 17, 2024 17:24 IST

  These asteroids are located in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. Although they are small, they pose a significant risk if they collide with Earth.

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  ISRO takes significant step towards Gaganyaan Mission, moves first solid motor segment

  December 14, 2024 17:12 IST

  ISRO has achieved a significant milestone towards the HLVM3 G1 flight. The first solid motor segment has been transported from the production plant to the launch complex.

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  Juno Mission sheds light on Jupiter's volcanic moon Io

  December 13, 2024 17:34 IST

  Io, discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610, is the most volcanic body in our solar system. NASA's Juno spacecraft continues to explore Jupiter and its moons to reveal important information.